Copyright Flashcards
copyright law
copyright, designs and patents act 1988
1st owner of copyright
author/creator or employer or speaker
offence in copyright law
unauthorised copying of all or ‘any substantial’ part of any work
- hyperlinking is okay
commercial photo owners before/after 1989
before - person who commissioned the photo
after - the photographer (or their employer)
section 85 ‘moral right’
gives commissioners of photos/film ability to sue if misuse of photos
- nothing should be used without permission
section 30 ‘fair dealings’ defence
used an acknowledgement and work is public
- covers written/broadcast material, NOT photos
- no more than neccessary for purpose
licencing work
giving someone else rights to use work either temporarily or for the duration of copyright
acquiscence
- owner has encouraged or allowed someone else to use their work
- there has been no objection for a while (passively accepting use)
what does copyright protect?
an ‘original literacy, dramatic, musical, or artistic work’
how long does copyright last?
for creator’s lifetime and 70 years after death
court remedies
injunctions, court orders to give back work, fine/imprisonment
